Mercedes SLK 1996 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 64 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 93 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.6 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes SLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 63 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 150 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-3 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3600 | |
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